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Michael McGovern has signed a three year contract for Norwich City.

The former Celtic keeper had an outstanding Euro 2016 with Northern Ireland, showcased by his display in a 1-0 defeat from Germany that allowed Michael O’Neill’s side into the last 16.

A number of Championship clubs were interested in the keeper but linking up again with Alex Neil clinched the move to Norwich.

Having worked with the gaffer before, that was a big pull for me,” McGovern said. “I had some interest from elsewhere but I’m really looking forward to working with him again now at Norwich.

“It’s nice to join a club where I’ll have some familiar faces around me. I’m aiming to get into the team but I know I’m up against some top-class goalkeepers. It’s going to be intense competition, although it’s a challenge I’ll relish.

“I want to play but also I want to help the younger players coming through as much as I can. That’s something I’ve looked to do at my previous clubs, and I’ll look to lend my experience wherever possible.”

Neil signed McGovern from Falkirk after Hamilton won promotion to the SPL and was delighted to bring the 32-year-old to Norwich.

Michael is a player that I’ve worked with before, so I know all about his qualities and his character,” the Norwich boss said.

“He’s a fantastic professional, and he showed he’s capable of playing at the top level with his performances for Northern Ireland at the Euros. He will come in and offer great competition to our current goalkeepers.”

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